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Les Glycines |
Autun, Burgundy, France |
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Tranquil relaxing ambience in substantial part of stone-built, wisteria-clad former farmhouse. Exposed beams, log fire in traditional stone fireplace, hydro-massage shower,internet access. Own garden with gazebo and BBQ, shared use of pool, private fishing lake, local walking. Close to famous Burgundy vineyards, romantic chateaux and centres of historical interest. |
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Property Info |
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Accommodation Type:
| Cottage |
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Property Setting:
| Rural |
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Holiday Type:
| Relaxing / Family |
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Bedrooms:
| 3 |
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Guests:
| 8 |
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Catering:
| self-catering |
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General Info |
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Recently renovated to a very high standard, yet carefully preserving its unique character with exposed beams throughout, Les Glycines provides a comfortable base for a relaxing holiday. The house is situated in its own extensive grounds set amongst wooded countryside with views of rolling hills. It lies on the edge of the village overlooking grounds belonging to the Chateau de Sully and is about 18km east of Autun, former Roman capital of France. |
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Details on the area surrounding the property/accommodation |
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The local village of Sully has an imposing chateau and gardens which are well worth a visit and the nearby small town of Epinac caters for most everyday shopping and offers friendly cafe bars and a twice weekly market. Autun is a quintessentially French market town and boasts many fine restaurants and tourist attractions including Roman walls and a splendid amphitheatre. Although located in the department of Saone-et-Loire, the gite is not far from the vineyards of the Cote d'Or, with the wine centre of Beaune about 30 minutes drive to the east. The medieval city of Dijon, with its famous cathedral and Musee des Beaux Arts is about an hour's drive to the north. Chalon sur Saone sits graciously on the river about 45 minutes to the south. A little further is Macon with its famous bridge and also the monastic remains of Cluny. To the northwest, the Morvan National Park offers opportunities for long distance walking, pony trekking and boating on the Lac de Settons. |
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Getting there & away/local amenities |
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Getting There:
| Road access is easy via motorway from the UK, Belgium and the Netherlands; Calais is 600km, Le Havre is 500km and Caen is 550km. The London Eurostar connects with fast TGV trains operating via Paris to Dijon (1 hour by car), Beaune (half an hour) and Le Creusot (40 minutes). There is also one train a day via Lille to Le Creusot, avoiding Paris. Lyon airport is about 2 hours drive to the south and Geneva airport is about 3 hours away. |
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Nearest airports:
| Lyon 150km |
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Nearest train station:
| Beaune 30km |
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Nearest ferry terminal:
| Le Havre |
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Car Hire:
| Advised |
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Nearest restaurant:
| 2km |
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Nearest shop:
| 5km |
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Nearest market:
| 5km |
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More Info |
Owner Info |
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Name |
Susie Goodhand |
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Contact Phone No. |
+33 385 829375 |
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Accommodation details |
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Activities Nearby |
Beach within 20km / Birdwatching / Cycling / Fishing / Golf within 20km / Horse Riding / Tennis / Walking
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Interior Facilities |
CD Player / Cot / Dishwasher / DVD player / Highchair / Internet Access / Log Fire / Washing Machine
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Interior Details |
Kitchen facilities also include fridge-freezer, microwave cooker, toaster, kettle, coffee maker, clothes airer, iron and ironing board.
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Exterior Facilities |
BBQ / Garden / Garden Furniture / Parking / Swimming Pool
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Exterior Details |
Guests are invited to use the owners' six metre oval above ground swimming pool and to try their luck in the lake that is stocked with carp and perch.
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Further Details |
This self-contained holiday cottage comprises the major part of a former farmhouse. The discreet English owners live next door and are on hand to provide information and answer any queries. The house is very quietly situated in the countryside overlooking farm fields with views of rolling hills.
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Conditions of Rental |
The swimming pool, shared with the owners, is available through the summer months. The owners require occasional access through the gite garden to the cellar and to the well.
There is a no smoking policy. Pets not allowed. Change-over day is Saturday.
A deposit of 25% is required on booking with the balance payable 6 weeks prior to arrival. The full rental is payable on bookings made within 6 weeks of the arrival date. A refundable security deposit of 150 euros (or £100) against breakages and damage is returnable within 10 days of return of the gite keys following satisfactory inspection of the gite inventory. The security deposit is payable on arrival in cash (euro or Sterling) or by travellers cheque. Bed linen and towels may be rented from the owners. Bed linen for a double bed €10 pw, single bed €7 pw, towels €5 per person (includes 1 bath towel and 2 hand towels). Please bring your own towels for use outdoors and when swimming.
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Other Information |
Child Friendly / No Smoking / Short breaks available
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What visitors have said about Les Glycines |
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What a fab week. The gite is beautiful - in a rural tranquility second to none. Thank you for your kindness and hospitality.
Family from England,
West Midlands, UK,
Apr 2007 
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Thank you both so much for allowing us a perfect week in your lovely gite.
The surrounding area is beautiful, with lots to see and enjoy - a very 'central' location ...
Couple from Scotland,
East Lothian,
Jul 2007
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A quiet oasis in the heart of Burgundy. Well placed for exploring Autun, Beaune etc. - a lovely gite with all one could wish for, a real home from home.
Two couples from England,
Hampshire,
Sep 2008
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We had a wonderful time here. Everthing we could possibly need was provided and best of all the open fireplace with plenty of wood to keep the cottage cosy... Made very welcome, given wonderful advice, a very workable kitchen and good amenities... Would willingly recommend it to anybody wanting to spend time in rural France.
Family group,
Melbourne, Australia,
Dec 2009
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